COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS
Yearly, we award grants to organizations for projects that cater to the needs of women and girls on Staten Island, reflecting the Soroptimist values of community service. The Community Service Awards complement Soroptimist International of Staten Island’s other efforts, which include awareness, advocacy, and action through recognizing women of distinction, providing financial aid for women seeking higher education, and offering career mentorship through our established Dream programs. To apply for a Community Service Award, eligibility is restricted to Staten Island-based organizations, which must be nominated by a Staten Island Club member in good standing. In your application please clearly explain how Soroptimist funds will assist women and/or girls. ​
If you are not a member but know of an organization that could benefit please reach out to info@soroptimistsi.org.
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DEADLINE MAY 15, 2025
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Along with Soroptimist "Dream" programs we support our local community with various projects including:Â
Annual Ruby Awards & Luncheon
Community Service Awards
Staten Island Sisterhood
Guest Speaking Engagements
Monthly Service Projects including Food Drives & Holiday Toy Drives
Host Meet & Greet Networking Mixers
Staten Island Chamber of Commerce Member
COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS
Monthly Projects to Benefit Our Local Community
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
This April we collected soft, comfortable clothing for SA survivors to change into post forensic exams.
APRIL 2023
Women's History Month
MARCH 2023
To combat period poverty we collected feminine hygiene products which were then distributed to two local food pantries.
Valentine's Day
FEBRUARY 2023
Along with collecting candies and self care treats, our members took time to write personal notes of encouragement to Safe Horizon's clients to celebrate Valentine's Day
New Years
We collected and assembled 60 toiletry kits for SA survivors to use in the hospital post forensic exams.
JANUARY 2023
Holidays
DECEMBER 2022
Toys for Toddlers and Teens: A collectin for two often neglected demographics was our theme for December 2022's service project.
Thanksgiving
NOVEMBER 2022
To help put food on the table we collected gift cards to local supermarkets. The cards were distributed to Safe Horizon clients
Halloween
OCTOBER 2022
This month we're collecting NEW Halloween costumes for kids aged 3-11. We ask that all donations be culturally sensitive and respectful. The costumes will be distributed by Safe Horizon to their clients' children.
Back To School
We're collecting back to school supplies, specifically for high school students, for Safe Horizon clients.
SEPTEMBER 2022
Various Projects
2021
Our members came together to help a variety of local organizations as we continued to deal with the pandemic.
Various Projects
2020
Despite the challenges we all faced in 2020, our club came together to help the community in a variety of projects, from sending food to first responders to a virtual food drive.